Splendid Isolation

About this property

Splendid Isolation sits above the Hudson River in Highland, and the view is the theme guests raise most, mentioned across reviews describing sunrises, eagles, and passing barges from the bedrooms, the deck, and the pool. Many note the house looks directly across at the FDR estate and the Culinary Institute of America, giving the setting a sense of open river and parkland rather than close neighbors.

The second most mentioned theme is the host. Guests describe him and his property manager as quick to respond, thorough with instructions, and generous with local recommendations, which several say made a first stay in an unusual, design-forward home feel easy.

Architecture and art come up almost as often. Guests describe floor-to-ceiling glass, skylights, and a sculpture garden along the driveway and grounds, calling the interior more like a gallery than a rental. The kitchen draws specific praise for being fully stocked, letting groups cook real meals instead of eating out every night.

Outdoor amenities anchor the stay. The hot tub on the deck is called a highlight in review after review, paired often with the heated saltwater pool and, in season, the tennis court. A fire pit, ping pong, and a media room give groups options when the weather turns.

Several guests, particularly those visiting with children, mention how quiet and private the bedrooms feel despite the open layout. For a group wanting river views, room to spread out across four bedrooms, and a host who answers quickly, this Highland house delivers consistently.